@Glossier Boy Brow Review

Glossier Boy Brow Review 

By Amanda V.

Warning! I am here with yet another Glossier post. I apologize but I just can't get enough and I feel everyone should try them out because they are too good . This time it's the product that started my love affair with this brand. Also it's a makeup product rather than the usual Glossier skincare post. This is the holy grail Brow product that I absolutely cannot live without. Behold the great and powerful "Boy Brow" Brow Pomade. 

Let me just say this, This is NOT your average Brow gel boy!!! This tinted wax formula MAGICALLY mimics those full gorgeous brows of that beautiful boy from my freshman class in college who had the most gorgeous brows (and face) I've ever seen but that's a whole other story.

 

Its no secret huge fan of untouched, full, model off duty, Brooke Shields-esque brows (circa "The Blue Lagoon") She has ALWAYS been my ultimate BROWSPIRATION. I myself had pretty much always had a full brow. I've had a few mishaps in recent years, that I no longer trust anyone with my brows. You will always catch me slathering on Jamaican castor oil to get them back to their fullest. I stressed my brow sorrows until I came across the Boy Brow. 

Say goodbye to crunchy, stiff, wet, painted on brows for me. Although the clean and perfect "Instagram" brow can be beautiful, it is simply not my cup of tea. I'm more of a full and feathered kind of girl. The wonderful, conditioning wax formula of the Glossier Boy Brow keeps my brows full and in place without the flakes that some Brow gels tend to leave. This sheer pigments in this magnificent little tube will give you the illusion of a fuller thicker, natural brow. The formula is smooth and creamy that the want glides over my brow hairs with each feathery up and out stroke. The magical tiny wand brush is a dream to work with and helps control the application of the product as you shape and set your brows. This pomade has uber conditioning let ingredients like Oleic Acid to nourish and moisturize and Atelocollegento condition and strengthen the brow hair's fibers. So you're pretty much treating your brows with some TLC as you fluff it up. 

The Boy Brow like most Glossier products is great for sensitive skin. I didn't have tiny breakouts like some brow gels tend to give and claims to be for all skin types. It is also hypoallergenic, ophthalmologist tested, dermatologist tested so I think it's pretty good to go for all skin types. 

If you're oily, you should definitely give this product a go. I used it most of this past hot and humid summer when my skin is more on the oily side and it would last a full work day and then some. 

 

This tiny tube retails for $16 on the Glossier website. Although tiny, a little goes a VERY long way and would last you quite some time. It comes in 3 very sheer, workable shades (Blonde, Brown and Black). Grab this gem while you can because they are in high demand and frequently sell out, especially Brown and Black). The bigger the brow the badder you are. Own your fluffiness. Thank me later and go make Cara Delevingne proud.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow Pomade

DIPBROW is InstaBrow in a jar. This pomade is the not so secret weapon to the success of every beautifully sculpted eyebrow post you have seen since ABH blew up. The pomade feels like a cream-gel that dries down to a waterproof matte finish. It’s available in 11 shades that can be ashy, warm or neutral, and range from taupe to ebony.  Be sure to twist the cap on the jar nice and tight because the cream will dry out over time. If that happens, scoop out the amount of product you intend on using during your makeup application and use a mixing medium to rehydrate it. Use a firm, thin, angled brush to apply this product. DIPBROW is pigmented beyond compare and a little goes a long way. A very, very long way so to avoid cartoonish brows, swipe your brush along the sides of the jar to remove the excess product. It may not look like there is excess product but trust me, swiping your brush on the edge of the jar will save you. You’ve been warned.

 

This product is great if you have thin, sparse, patchy eyebrows or a combination of those three. However, regardless of the amount of hair sitting on your brow bone, this product is for people who are willing to put the work in to learn how to use it. This isn’t your beginner’s brow product. Don’t expect to get it right the first time. DIPBROW also works well if you want to change your brow shape without making the commitment to an angle or arch. I have a steep arch to my brows, not by choice, by genetics. Since Korean beauty products and trends have been everywhere lately, I wanted to see how I would look with their eyebrow trend: straight eyebrows. Because the pomade is so malleable, I was able to test it out. If I didn’t like it, I could just wash it away instead of having to wait for my brow hairs to grow back. DIPBROW is expensive but once you see how little product you use, you’ll also see that this product will last you a long time. Even if you have no brow hair. If you invest your money in this product, also invest your time to practice with it and you’ll love it!

Tip: use an oil cleanser to easily breakdown the product.

Available at Sephora.com; $18

Product Photo from Sephora.com